Dr. Vitka Eisen - CEO
Dr. Eisen has over 24 years of experience in the human services field, and a lifelong commitment to supporting people and communities struggling with addiction and incarceration. In her 20-year employment history with Walden House, she served in several capacities before being named Chief Executive Officer in January of 2010. She was instrumental in the Haight Ashbury Free Clinics - Walden House merger and the subsequent HealthRIGHT 360 rebranding. Dr. Eisen was named CEO of the merged entity on July 1, 2011. Dr. Eisen is a Walden House graduate, “Class of `87.” She received her M.S.W. from San Francisco State University, and her Doctorate in Education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.
health insurance and found out I was diagnosed with HIV. I was scared and in shock when I visited the clinic. They were compassionate, welcoming and did not judge me. I still attend their weekly support group and do what I can to give back to the organization that was there for me when I needed it.